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Great question! Tacrolimus (you may also see it spelled that way) is a calcineurin inhibitor, and yes, it can be used for plaque psoriasis. It works by reducing inflammation in the skin.

It's particularly useful for sensitive areas like the face or genitals, where stronger steroid creams might cause more side effects like Show Full Answer

Great question! Tacrolimus (you may also see it spelled that way) is a calcineurin inhibitor, and yes, it can be used for plaque psoriasis. It works by reducing inflammation in the skin.

It's particularly useful for sensitive areas like the face or genitals, where stronger steroid creams might cause more side effects like skin thinning. Since you're already on Skyrizi, it's really important to check with your dermatologist before adding tacrolimus to your routine. Here's why this matters:

- Skyrizi works systemically (throughout your whole body) to target inflammation
- Tacrolimus also affects immune responses in the skin
- Combining treatments without guidance could lead to unintended effects
- Your dermatologist will know what's safe to use alongside your current biologic

Timing is especially relevant since your 2nd Skyrizi dose is coming up next week — definitely worth a quick call to your care team before starting anything new!

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